This site is dedicated to the 42 children who lost their lives on this tragic day, as well as the men, women and children who worked frantically to save every possible life. It's dedicated to family and friends who lost loved ones. It also serves as a reminder to public safety departments all around the world to be ever-prepared for the worst.

Images on these pages appeared in the Beeld newspaper. Family members or friends are welcome to e-mail pictures of higher quality, information or suggestions to Dumel Systems for publication here.

Get in touch with other Westene survivors

The very best place to start looking for your long-lost friend is on Facebook where Raymond Neil Oliver created an ever-growing group called Westdene Bus Disaster Tribute. See you there!